Your Brain and Body Need To Be Connected To Something Much Larger To Survive
Why the materialist biological approach to treatment needs to spread its wings
On the surface, the brain and body appear to be quite self-contained. Powered by sleep and food, materialist biology teaches us that there is nothing beyond our literal existence on earth, and that we are solely in charge of this physical complexity, all of which can be accounted for by the tremendous interactive capabilities within and between our organs. Eat well. Sleep well. Get some fresh air. Exercise. And that’s supposed to be a formula for smooth sailing through life. But something is missing in this formulation, and I’d like to explore that with you.
If we are so self-contained, why do bodies behave like unplugged devices when they are in social isolation? Why does loneliness unhinge our immune systems? Why do our brains degenerate without a sense of purpose? Physical, environmental and existential connection appear to be essential for normal physiological functioning.
Solitary confinement unplugs the body from life: When people are in solitary confinement, they become depressed, inattentive, amnesic, and suicidal. When you’re removed from social interaction, this is what you can expect—extreme psychological distress. The human brain is wired for social thinking. When you don’t…
